Welcome to Blue Roots. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website (bluerootsmm.com) and services. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Additionally, when using our services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.
2. Description of Services
Blue Roots provides digital strategy, systems development, and infrastructure services to businesses. Our services include but are not limited to:
- Digital strategy consulting
- Systems development and implementation
- Digital infrastructure design and deployment
- Technology consulting and advisory services
- Related professional services as agreed upon
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.
3. Use of Website
Permitted Use
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use our website:
- In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- To transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Blue Roots, our employees, or other users
- To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use of the website
- To harvest or collect information about users without their consent
Account Security
If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Blue Roots or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
You may not:
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the website without express written permission
- Use our trademarks, service marks, or trade names without prior written consent
- Modify, create derivative works, or reverse engineer any content or technology on our website
5. Service Agreements
Client Engagements
Specific services provided to clients will be governed by separate written agreements (“Service Agreements”). In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a Service Agreement, the Service Agreement shall prevail.
Payment Terms
Payment terms will be specified in individual Service Agreements. Unless otherwise stated:
- Invoices are due within 30 days of the invoice date
- Late payments may incur interest charges at a rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less
- We reserve the right to suspend services for accounts with outstanding balances
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refund policies will be outlined in individual Service Agreements. Generally:
- Clients may cancel services according to the terms specified in their Service Agreement
- Refunds for services already rendered are generally not provided
- Any prepaid fees for services not yet delivered may be refunded on a pro-rata basis, subject to the Service Agreement
6. Client Responsibilities
To enable us to provide our services effectively, clients agree to:
- Provide timely access to necessary information, systems, and personnel
- Respond to requests for information or decisions within reasonable timeframes
- Ensure that any materials or information provided to us do not infringe on third-party rights
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with our services
- Maintain appropriate backups of their data and systems
7. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information disclosed during the course of our business relationship. This obligation survives the termination of any Service Agreement.
Confidential information does not include information that:
- Is or becomes publicly available through no breach of this agreement
- Was rightfully in the receiving party’s possession prior to disclosure
- Is independently developed without use of the confidential information
- Is required to be disclosed by law or court order
8. Warranties and Disclaimers
Our Warranties
We warrant that:
- Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner
- We have the right and authority to enter into Service Agreements
- Our services will not knowingly infringe on third-party intellectual property rights
Disclaimers
THIS WEBSITE AND OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
To the fullest extent permissible by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding results that may be obtained from use of our services
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BLUE ROOTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Business interruption or system failures
- Cost of substitute services
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR SERVICES DURING THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blue Roots, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of our website or services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Any content or materials you provide to us
11. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Blue Roots. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that Blue Roots shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content or services.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Breach of these Terms
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Non-payment of fees
- At our sole discretion for any other reason
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the website and services will immediately cease
- Any outstanding fees will become immediately due and payable
- Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including confidentiality, intellectual property, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability
13. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Arbitration
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Louisiana, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Exceptions to Arbitration
Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or confidential information.
Class Action Waiver
You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and Blue Roots individually. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be notified by:
- Posting the updated Terms on this website
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- Email notification to registered users (where applicable)
Your continued use of our website or services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
16. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by Blue Roots.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any Service Agreements and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Blue Roots regarding the use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements.
18. Force Majeure
Blue Roots shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, or failures of third-party services or infrastructure.
19. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.
20. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Blue Roots
145 W. Pine Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Phone: +1 (504) 356-1218
Hours: Monday – Friday
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.